Ball glove organizer

ABSTRACT

This is a ball glove organizer. It organizes players&#39; gloves into pockets so as to provide an easy means to locate a particular player&#39;s glove at the end of an inning. There are connectors at the top of the support panel of the ball glove organizer so it can be attached to a fence. A unique emblem identifying the player&#39;s position is sewn to the front of each pocket so as to allow a quick identification of the player&#39;s glove. A strap is attached to the ball glove organizer so as to provide a convenient method to carry the ball glove organizer from ball field to ball field.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1) Field of the Invention

The field of invention relates generally to a ball glove organizer andmore particularly to product that enables users to easily organize theirball gloves during a baseball, softball or t-ball game.

2) Description of Prior Art

Baseball has been played for over a hundred years. While not over ahundred years, softball and t-ball have been played for many years too.At the end of each inning, the players in the field go to their dugout;the players take off their ball gloves; and, generally, throw theirgloves throughout the dugout. Each player rarely places his or her glovein a specific place. This causes problems when the team needs to takethe field. The main reason for the problems revolve around the playersinability to locate their glove, or when another player needs to get theglove of a teammate (after such teammate makes an out), it can bedifficult to locate the teammate's glove. The present invention isdesigned to specifically solve this problem.

There are other inventions that have attempted to solve this problem butnot in the same way and in the opinion of the inventors, not near aswell.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,294,005 uses modular tubing to holdplayers' gloves, but the tubing is not easy to carry from place to placelike the current invention. Further, under that design, unlike thepresent invention, it does not allow for the placement of the team'slogo or an advertisement on it.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,337,907 employs hooks to hold the players' gloves andprovides for multiple pockets to hold the players' water bottles. Thepresent invention provides multiple pockets for the players' gloves andprovides a means to identify each of the players' gloves by position.The present invention also provides for the placement of a team's logoor an advertisement on it, and allows for an easier method to carry ortransport it from ball field to ball field.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,053,340 is designed to hold a water bottle but notspecifically designed to hold multiple ball gloves like the presentinvention. Additionally, the present invention allows for an easy methodto transport it from location to location.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a ball glove organizer. It is specifically designed tohold baseball, softball, t-ball or similar types of gloves. It haspockets that hold a ball glove within a pocket.

The invention comprises a support panel. The support panel is veryflexible so as to be easily rolled up into a tube for easytransportation from ball field to ball field. The support panel wouldalso be rolled out when in use.

The support panel on its front side has sewn to it multiple pockets. Itis designed to have ten (10) pockets but can have more or less pocketsif needed. Each pocket has attached to the front of the pocket anemblem. The emblem signifies the position of the player whose glove iswithin the pocket. For example, one pocket has the “2B” emblem on it andis on the front of the pocket and this signifies that the secondbaseman's glove is within that pocket.

Attached to the top of the support panel are multiple loops. Attached toeach loop is a connector. The connector allows for attachment to a fencewithin or near the dugout so as to hang the ball glove organizer ontothe fence. In this way, the players can easily locate the ball gloveorganizer and place their glove in the correct pocket. The correctpocket is the one that has the emblem on it with the position that theyare on the field.

On the rear (which is the opposite side of the side where the pocketsare sewn) of the support panel, one can attach the team's logo or anadvertisement. Ideally, the team logo or an advertisement would befacing the field of play or the fans viewing the game and not the insideof the dugout.

A strap is provided on the rear of the support panel so that when thesupport panel is rolled up (with the pockets within the rolled upportion of the support panel) into a tube, the support panel can stay(using the strap) in this rolled up position. The strap also can be usedto carry the ball glove organizer from the ball field after the game isover.

The ball glove organizer can easily organize a team's gloves and is verysimple to transport.

The invention resides not in any one of these features per se, butrather in the particular combination of all of them herein disclosed andclaimed, and it is distinguished from the prior art in this particularcombination of all its structures for the functions specified.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the important features ofthe invention in order that the detailed description thereof thatfollows may be better understood, and in order that the presentcontribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course,additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafterand which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon whichthis disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis fordesigning of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out theseveral purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore,that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructionsinsofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the presentinvention.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially thescientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are familiar withpatent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from acursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure ofthe application. The abstract is neither intended to define theinvention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is itintended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product that is easy to use.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product at a reasonable low cost.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product that organizes ball gloves in a simple manner.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product that eliminates picking up the incorrect ball glove.

Another object is to provide a new and improved product that is easy tomake.

Another object is to provide a new and improved product that eliminatestime wasted looking for the correct ball glove.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to establish a senseof order and organization within a team's dugout.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product that is easy to transport from ball field to ballfield.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved product that allows for the team's logo or an advertisement tobe placed on it.

Further objects and advantages are to provide improved elements andarrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purposes described whichare dependable, economical, durable and fully effective in accomplishingits intended purposes.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with thevarious features of novelty that characterize the invention, are pointedout with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part ofthis disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, itsoperating advantages and the specific objects attained by its use,reference should be had to accompanying drawings and descriptive matterthat is illustrated the preferred embodiment of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood based on the following detaileddescription. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawingswherein:

FIG. 1 shows a front view of the invention.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the invention.

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the invention.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 5 shows a view of the connector.

FIG. 6 shows a view of the emblem.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 8 shows the invention rolled up for transportation.

FIG. 9 shows a view without employing the invention.

FIG. 10 shows a view employing the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With respect to FIG. 1, the ball glove organizer 2 comprises a supportpanel 4. The support panel 4 ideally is made of nylon and isapproximately 29½ inches in width and approximately 50¾ inches from topto bottom or in height. On the front side of the support panel 4 aresewn pockets 6. Ideally, each pocket 6 is approximately 8¾ inches inwidth and approximately 9 inches in height. The opening in each pocket 6allows for a ball glove to fit within it. At the top portion of thesupport panel 4 is sewn loops 10. Attached to each loop 10 is aconnector 12. The connector 12 ideally has a hook that allows a user toattach it to a fence or similar structure. The connector 12 swivels toallow for easy attachment. A strap 16 is attached to the rear (theopposite side of where the pockets 6 are attached to the support panel4) of the support panel 4. The strap 16 ideally is made of nylon and hasa portion of velcro on it to allow for the support panel 4 to roll up ina tube (with the pockets 6 within the interior of the support panel 4when rolled up) and the strap 16 can also allow a user to carry thedevice from ball field to ball field.

With respect to FIG. 2, the invention comprises the support panel 4.Attached to the support panel 4 are multiple pockets 6. Ideally, therewould be at least ten (10) pockets 6. The reason for that is that sincethere are ten (10) positions in softball, the ball glove organizer canbe used for softball, as well as baseball or t-ball. The loops 10 areattached at the top on the support panel 4. Connectors 12, which ideallyswivel and have hooks for an easier connection to a fence or similarstructure, are attached to the loops 10.

With respect to FIG. 3, this drawing depicts the rear view of theinvention. It depicts primarily the back side of the support panel whichis the opposite side of the pockets. FIG. 3 shows that the team's logoor an advertisement 14 can be placed on the back side of the supportpanel. The strap 16 provides a means to roll up the support panel andthe loops 10 and connectors 12 provide an easy means to hang the ballglove organizer in the place the user desires.

With respect to FIG. 4, this drawing provides a perspective view of theball glove organizer. A multiple number of pockets 6 are sewn onto thesupport panel. The pockets 6 provide a slot so that each ball player canplace his or her glove into a pocket 6. A strap 16 is provided andattached to the support panel so as to allow the support panel to berolled into a tube and the ball glove organizer transported from ballfield to ball field.

FIG. 5 shows a view of the loop 10 and connector 12. This allows for themeans to hang the ball glove organizer from a fence or other similarstructure. The connector 12 ideally provides a means to hook onto thefence (or similar structure) and the connector 12 ideally can swivel soas to provide an easier means to attach to a fence (or similarstructure).

FIG. 6 depicts the emblem 8 sewn onto each pocket. A unique emblem 8 issewn onto each pocket to match the players' position on the field. Eachplayer then places his or her respective glove into the pocket thatmatches the position on the ball field such player is playing.

With respect to FIG. 7, this drawing depicts a perspective view of theball glove organizer 2. The ball glove organizer 2 has a support panel4. On the front side of the support panel 4 are sewn pockets 6. Theopening in each pocket 6 would allow for a ball glove to fit within it.At the top portion of the support panel 4 is sewn loops 10. Attached toeach loop 10 is a connector 12. A strap 16 is attached to the rear (theopposite side of where the pockets 6 are attached to the support panel4) of the support panel 4. The strap 16 supports the support panel 4when rolled up in a tube (with the pockets 6 within the interior of thesupport panel 4 when rolled up). With respect to FIG. 8, the strap 16can also allow a user to carry the ball glove organizer from ball fieldto ball field.

With respect to the attached drawings, FIG. 9 depicts a drawing prior tousing the ball glove organizer. The gloves often are thrown aroundthroughout the dugout. This causes a problem when trying to locate aplayer's particular glove at the end of an inning. FIG. 10 depicts adrawing employing the ball glove organizer. The ball glove organizer, asis evident from a review of FIG. 10, provides an easy means to organizera team's gloves.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized thatthe optimum dimensional relationships for the invention to includevariations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner ofoperation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious toone skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to thoseskilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to thoseillustrated in the drawings and described in the specification areintended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Thus, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principlesof the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction and operation shown anddescribed, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalentsmay be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

1. A ball glove organizer, comprising: a support panel; a plurality ofpockets attached to said support panel; a connecting means attached tosaid support panel; an emblem on each of said pockets; a strap attachedto said support panel; and an advertisement on said support panel. 2.The ball glove organizer of claim 1, wherein said support panel is madeof nylon.
 3. The ball glove organizer of claim 1, wherein said supportpanel is approximately 29½ inches in width and approximately 50¾ inchesin height.
 4. The ball glove organizer of claim 1, wherein each of saidpockets is approximately 8¾ inches in width and approximately 9 inchesin height.
 5. The ball glove organizer of claim 1, wherein saidconnecting means comprises a loop and a connector.
 6. The ball gloveorganizer of claim 1, wherein said strap has velcro on it.
 7. The ballglove organizer of claim 1, wherein said emblem has a softball fieldposition printed on said emblem.
 8. A ball glove organizer, comprising:a support panel; a plurality of pockets attached to said support panel;a connecting means attached to said support panel; an emblem on each ofsaid pockets; a strap attached to said support panel; and a logo on saidsupport panel.
 9. A ball glove organizer, comprising: a support panel,which is made of nylon, said support panel having a front side and backside; a plurality of pockets attached to said front side of said supportpanel; a loop attached to said support panel; a connector attached tosaid loop; an emblem on each of said pockets, said emblem has printed onit a softball field position; a strap attached to said support panel;and an advertisement on said back side of said support panel.
 10. Theball glove organizer of claim 9, wherein said support panel isapproximately 29½ inches in width and approximately 50¾ inches inheight.
 11. The ball glove organizer of claim 9, wherein each of saidpockets is approximately 8¾ inches in width and approximately 9 inchesin height.
 12. The ball glove organizer of claim 9, wherein said straphas velcro on it.